Oldie remixes, genre hybrids, heavy bass music, and everything between lies within this week’s Powerful Picks. With TomorrowWorld and other festivals right around the corner, DJs are amping up to get their tracks heard before the end of festival season. Dive into some of the best releases from this week below.
Two Friends & INSTRUM – Trap King (Fetty Wap Ft. Adriana Gomez Cover)
If you haven’t already heard it, here it now. “Trap King,” a cover of Fetty Wap’s “Trap Queen,” (obviously,) is the pinnacle of what chill house genres can show off. “Trap King” captures a moment others wish they could.
Download “Trap King (Fetty Wap Ft. Adriana Gomez Cover)”
Ivy Levan – 27 Club (OxV Remix)
Grace, soul, and futuristic electronic can all be found within OxV’s latest remix. This tune proves that focusing on what sounds you choose, and not so much technicality, can result in a massive sound.
Archy Stranger – Fundamentalism
Featuring vivid color and great vocal melody, “Fundamentalism,” tells a story, and a beautiful one at that. Easily melt into the world Archy Stranger has created with their latest original.
The Chainsmokers & Tritonal – Until You Were Gone ft. Emily Warren
The Chainsmokers focus on one genre they are beloved for, strong vocal progressive tunes. Emily Warren’s voice sets a standard that up-and-coming progressive artists should focus on. Nothing cheesy, all super fresh production and superb atmosphere.
Black Tiger Sex Machine x Dabin – Break
BTSM is pushing boundaries with “Break.” A bass track at its core, “Break” pulls together guitar solos, trap and dubstep all into one track. Even with all this, BTSM nails the general construction and flow of the track, killer all-around.
Klaud – ReGeneration (Original Mix)
Klaud creates his own world with “ReGeneration.” The tune features very hypnotic trance and ambient elements, while a mysterious monologue gradually fades in and gives greater depth to the tune.
Ben E. King – Stand By Me (Justin Caruso Remix)
Justin Caruso is making serious moves with his remixes of very old oldies. Labels are beginning to warm up to chill house remixes like this, and for good reason “Stand By Me (Justin Caruso Remix)” harmonically enhances the vibes of the original, while conveying it’s own unique groove.
Download “Stand By Me (Justin Caruso Remix)”
Rogue – Ultimatum
“Ultimatum” by Rogue is a prime example, like many on the list, of genre hybrids that are popping up in 2015. It’s not enough to be one thing in 2015, versatility has been an unignorable dynamic this year. “Ultimatum” captures trap in a whole new light with Rogue’s electro-twist on the genre.
Grabbitz – Ballin’
Grabbitz takes the vibe up a notch with “Ballin’.” With a super dirty, unique bassline and hi-hats flying, Grabbitz creates one hell of a party track and shows another side of himself some may be unfamiliar with.
Liquid Stranger – Move It
Liquid Stranger, a legend in the bass game, takes a more serious turn with “Move It.” While it certainly isn’t found without bass, the reggae elements and little details inbetween make “Move It” an epic experience.
Download “Move It”
Kap Slap – Back to School Mix 2015
Kap Slap, known for his viral mixes and making dynamic moves in the scene, has tossed together his highly anticipated “Back to School Mix,” featuring blends of all sorts of house. A seriously epic chain of tunes that will rock you.
Download “Back to School Mix 2015”
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